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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-04-27

BALTIMORE, April 27-Cotton steady and
dull middling 1925 Flour firm and dull
Howard street and Western super 81 5Oa3 10
do extra SO 25a3 10 do family SO 85a4 so
City Mills super 81 5Oa3 co. do extra 50 BOA
3 75 do Rio brands 81 50a4 90; Patapsco super.
lative patent So 30; family So 90. Wheat
Southern firm and quiet red 92s95; amber 93l
sc; No. Maryland 90 bid Western higher No.
winter red spot and April 90 bid May 927,a
80; June 93a93ls; July 92laa925s August
S1Aa912. Corn-Southern higher white 10.
90; yellow 49a49lh Western steady and quiet
mixed spot d bid; May AZ lsa47h June 49,
AIS. Oats steady and quiet; Southern and Penna
34a38 Western white 36a38 do mixed 81
a351a. Rye firm Mt 59a60. Hay steady with
fair inquiry; prime to choice Western $13al5
Provisions nominally steady. Mess Pork S15 80
ais. Bulk meats-shoulders and clear rib side
packed 7a9. Bacon-shouders SASH clear rib
sides 912 hams bali Lard-refned Si,s~'2
Butter steady Western packed 16a1 9 creamery
2Oa25. Eggs easier and qlietat 11a1119 Coffee
lower ard dull Rio cargoes ordinary to fair TO-
a16ai. Sugar steady; A soft 50 - Whsbey
quiet and steady al 81 23a1 "a
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-04-27

A UDITOR-I respectfully announce myself
"A candidate for City Auditor
ap27.2w VIM A MOORE
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1887-12-01
Carnival of the Months.

The Carnival of the Months given by the
ladies of High street church at Y. NJ G. A.
Hall, opened yesterday afternoon. The at
tendance in the afternoon was not large but
in the evening a goodly number were
present The beautiful booths were exceed
ingly attractive and all who visited the hall
last night could not express themselves as
being otherwise than well pleased with the
entertainment and the appearance Of the
room. Five o'clock tea was drunk at the
table in charge of Miss Storer and in the
evening the children were delighted with the
Japanese pudding which was the novel
feature of the entertainment.
The booths, which were arranged around
the hall were made to represent the months
of the year, and certainly reflected much
credit upon those who had charge of their
construction. The June booth, in charge of
Miss Chase, was fragrant with roses and
other beautiful flowers which were offered
for sale. Miss Gould had charge of the
November booth which was adorned with
quantities of vegetables, well cooked ducks
and other fowl and eatable of the most APP
petizing nature. The March booth, in
charge of Miss Adams the February booth,
in charge of Miss Burgess; the April booth,
in charge of Misses Twitchell and Cram
the January booth, in charge of Mrs.
Rowell; the October booth, in charge OF
Miss Clark; the May booth, in charge OF
Miss Goodwin; the September booth, in
charge of Mrs. DR.. Ring; the July booth, in
charge of Miss Freeman; the August booth,
in charge of Misses Rogers and Kicker; and
the December booth, in charge of Mrs.
Hobson were all tasteful in their arrange
ment and all manner of beautiful and useful
things, appropriate for Christian gifts, were
offered for sale at them.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1887-12-01
Grand Trunk and Allan Line.

A special despatch from Montreal to the
Boston Herald repeats that the Grand Trunk
rail way and Allan line of steamships have
fallen out, and if the difficulty is not soon
settled, after the Goth of December the
Allan steamships will, as on former occa-
sion, give Portland the 60 by and make Bal
timore their winter terminus. Representa-
tives of both companies have been in con-
ference for some days, without arriving at a
settlement The Grand Trunk will have
great difficulty in arranging with another
regular line of steamers; but should the
Allan vessels go away from Portland war
of rates is certain to ensue.
Yesterdays New York Times says: "a
dispute has arisen between the Grand Trunk
Railway and the Allan Steamship Line in
reference to freight rates, and unless it is
settled by Dec. 29th the Allan Line, threaten
to adopt Baltimore instead of Portland as
its winter port, as it did during previous
dispute. 1t is understood that&le Grand
Trunk authorities have been endeayoring to
make arrangements with another line CT
steamships, but they appear to have failed
in this, as another formal proposition was
made this afternoon to Mr.. Andrew Allan
and Mr. r. A. Smith by Messrs. Hickson,
Wainwright and Sergeant, representing the
Grand Trunk. What the nature of this pro-
position is cannot be learned, but the general
opinion is that the Allan Line has the
stronger case, and that it will come to some
arrangement with the Canadian Pacific Rail-
way, the terms of which will depend very
much upon the stand taken by the Grand
Trunk. Such an arrangement would be very
welcome to the Canadian Pacific. That COM
pany approached the steamship lines last
spring, but did not offer what they consider
ed fair proportion of the rates, and in con-
sequence the Canadian Pacific trains west
ward were running nearly empty all sum-
mpr
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1887-12-01
Golden Wedding.

A large and pleasant partysof relatives and
friends gathered at the residence of Mr.. and
Mrs. Erastus True, 1888 Congress street on
Tuesday afternoon and evening to assist in
the celebration of the fiftieth anniversary Of
their marriage. Among those present were
Mr.. Nathaniel True and wife of North Var
mouth, who celebrated their own golden
wedding one year ago, David Libby and
wife of Auburn, whose fftieth anniversary
will occur next year. Mrs. Libby is sister
aud Mr.. True brother of Mr.. Erastus
True, so that this single family presents the
somewhat remarkable instance of three
couples " no have lived in wedlock for fifty
years. The presents received by Mr. and
Mrs. True were numerous and valuable,
among them being handsome goid-lined
silver berry dish and spoon from their
friends in the West Congregational church,
in which Mr. True holds the position of
deacon, and has long been respected men,
Der. Many other gifts were received from
children and relatives, idcluding twenty
dollars in gold DIN, and numerous silver
articles which space will not permit us to
enumerate The evening was pleasantly
passed in music, conversation, and the
reading of two original poems, one being
written and sent by brother of Mrs. True's,
who was unavoidably absent. At late
hour the assembly separated with many
warm wishes for the future health and good
| fortune of their hosts
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1887-12-01
Second Parish Fair.

The Second Parish church fair opened
yesterday, and there was large attendance
both afternoon and evening. che yestry,
with its many handsome booths and tables,
is even prettier than it was at the last fair.
The doll booth, which is in the charge OF
Mr.. Day, is the most attractive feature for
the children save, perhaps, the candy booth,
managed by Miss Mulnix, which is laden
with goodies that are inviting indeed. The
fancy table is of interest to all admirers OF
pretty things, and this has been most tastily
arranged by Mrs, Carter and Mrs. Kelsey
and assistants. The tea booth in the charge
of Mrs. Frye, the flower booth in the charge
of Mrs. Merrill, the variety table in the
charge of Mrs. Akers, the outline table in
the charge of Mrs. Woodbury., and the bag
table in the charge of Mrs Little, are laden
with beautiful and useful things of every
description. The loan exhibition is one OF
the many interesting attractions of the fair.
Numberless ancient and curious things, some
of them for sale, are here to be seen, and all
who visit the exhibition are most pleasantly
entertained by Mrs. Mcdowell, who is at
the head of this department. Among the
many interesting things to be seen is tat
tered rebel flag, taken by Gen. Alderbert
Anees at the charge upon Fort Fisher. The
flag was given by Gen. Anees to Ex-Governor
Morrill,. A sword taken at Louisburg In
1745 is also exhibited. In connection with
the fair there is refreshment room, where a
bountiful supper may be had at any hour of
the evening. Mrs. Pettengill, assisted by an
able corps of walters, has charge of the
tables, from which all depart with words of
praise. The fair, which will be continued
today and this evening, has been thus far
one of the most successful ever held by the
church, and an excellent chance to buy
pretty things for Christmas is afforded.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1887-12-01
Deserted Her Family.

The Boston Herald says it is alleged that
on Saturday last the wife of Henry Miller, a
German cobbler, residing in Roxbury, Mass,
went into the shop where her husband was
at work, bringing with her his two children,
which she requested him to take care OF
while she went TO a dentist to have some
teeth pulled. Henry assented, and his wife
went out, but not to dentists. Going at
once to her home she did up in bundle a
large quantity of her clothing, not forgetting
to appropriate $23 of her husbands hard
earned money, which she found in bureau
drawer. Mrs. Miller then left the house and
met yonng married man named Lawrence
Howard, employed at the Bijou Theatre
The couple have been located at Portland,
as letter was received yesterday from this
place by lady friend of Mrs. Millers, ask
ing the loan of $75. Last Saturday after
noon Howard went home, and after stop.
ping awhile, said he was going out to take a
walk. His wife wanted to go with him, but
at this he decided not to go. Soon after he
appeared uneasy and told his wife he was
going out to get shaved His wife has not
seen him since. Mrs. Howard was left with
out cent and nothing in the house to eat.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1887-12-01
BRIEF JoTTINCs.

Sebago water will be shut off from the
high levels today.
Yesterday was the coolest of the season.
The mercury dropped to 200. 1t was bright
and clear.
The Busy Bees of Peaks Island held fair
last Wednesday evening, the net proceeds OF
which were $3.50.
Work will be distributed to those women
who have received it in former years at
Room IS, City Building, on Friday at 10 a. m.
The repairs to Portland have been COM
pleted and the engine has gone into service
again.
Diamond Lodge, No. 81, Knights of
Pythias, will be instituted at North Pownal
ON Friday evening, Dec. q
The bark S. Ii. Nickerson, which was
cleared for Rosario yesterday by Frank Dud
ley, took 341, 5sS feet of lumber, 9,02S pickets
and 1900 shocks, valued at $19,640.
The Signal Service forgot to report the
cold wave of last night. The wind blew
fercely from the north and the mercury in
dicated 100 only at 9pm.
Friends and visitors Of the Associated
Charities please remember the meeting to be
held in room IS, City Hall, this afternoon at
4o'clock.
The British sloop yacht Wanda, Capt
Calder, from Campobello, N. b., arrived
here yesterday morning to lay up for the
winter.
The regular monthly meeting of the execu-
tive committee of the Woman's Auxiliary to
the Y. M. c. A. will be held at the Associa-
ton rooms Friday afternoon at $50 o'clock.
A full attendance is desired.
Beacon Commandery, NO. 273, United Or
der Of the Golden Cross, of Peaks Island,
has purchased lot near the brick school
house, upon which to erect hall to hold
their meetings in.
Elbridge Mosher was arrested at Mechanic
Falls on a charge Of breaking into the hatch
ing house at Crooked River, Edes Falls, and
destroying salmon fry. Mosher denies the
charge He has been lodged in Portland
jail.
barry Brown is painting handsome fruit
and flower piece for the dining room of Mr..
E. B. Mallett, Jr., of Freeport. He is also
engaged on picture for Mr. Chas. F. Libby,
representing his beautiful grounds at the
Cape.
The portrait of Whittier, to be used for
the great testimonial to be presented to him
on his Soth birthday, is to be copied from the
photograph taken by Lamson Of this city
two years ago. This is considered by the
poet himself, as well as by his friends, as
the best likeness Of him that has yet been
obtained by any artist.
The Transcript says: "a curious ilustra-
tion of plant vitality is shown on the roof of
our composing room, where boxes of flowers
were set during the PAST season, but removed
month or two ago. The seeds dropped on
the unpromising soil of gravel and pitch
have quickened into life, and the thrifty
growth of later crop is now showing green
ly over radius of several feet oil It's sterile
surroundings"
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1887-12-01
Funeral of w. n. Beckett.

The funeral Of William H. Beckett, the
we'll known singer, took place yesterday az
ternoon from his sisters residence on Locust
street. There was large attendance OF
musical people of this city. besides many
old friends and acquaintances. There were
many superb floral offerings from New York
associates as well as from those in Portland.
Rev. DIR. Small of the First Baptist church,
officiated, and paid high tribute to the de-
ceased. He spoke of his long connection
with the church, of his noble, sterling quail
ties, and of his great musical gifts. The
State street church choir, composed OF Mrs.
Chase, Mrs Goudy, Mr.. Will Stockbridge,
and Mr. J. c. Coyle, sang abide With Me,
female quartette, composed of Mrs. Eel
lows, Mrs. Chase, Mrs. Goudy and Miss Rice
sang Tuckerman's ''Their sun shall no more
90 down." and double quartette made up
of Mrs. Fellows, Mrs. Chase, Mrs. Goudy,
Miss Rice, Messrs. Will Stockbridge, Samuel
Thurston, j. B. Coyle and John Shaw, sang
Koschat's "Forsaken" to the words Faint
vet Pursuing" The remains were taken to
Evergreen for intermeut.
Funeral services were held Tuesday MORN
ing in New York at the Church of the Inc ar
nation. Rev. DR.. Brooks, brother OF Rev.
DIR. Phillips Brooks, oficiated. The floral
tributes were magnificent, and the singing,
by the celebrated Mendelssohn Glee Club,
Mosenthol conductor, and the double quar-
tette choir of the church. was superb
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1887-12-01
MUSIC AND DRAMA.



Those who intend seeing Lolita, at her
only appearance here this season at Portland
Theatre, should be on hand at the box Office
tomorrow morning. The new play in which
Lolita will appear is said to be exceptionally
bright, and not only does it present the star
most attractively but John Howson. George
C. Boniface, Jr., Charles l.. Harris, Mr..
Hague and Cyril Scott all have good parts.
FISK JUBILEE SINGERS.
Saturday night the Fisk Jubilee Singers
will appear at City Hall and tickets can now
be secured at Stockbridge's. The New York
Times says: "The Fisk University Jubilee
Singers gave the second concert of their
series at Chickering Hall last evening in the
presence of a large and evidently we'll
pleased audience. They all possess voices
full Ct the mellowness and sweetness which
are the familiar features of the vocal work
of their race, and when to the earnestness
of their work is added the unfailing fervor
of the religious feeling which animates
| their singing no one need be at less to
| fathom the secret of their strong hold upon
large portion OF the public"
JANAUscHEK NEXT WEDNESDAY,
The coming engagement of this distin-
| guished actress is hailed with delight by our
refined theatre goers, and that there Will be
a crowded house, there can hardly be
| doubt This will undoubtedly be the last
appearance of Madame Janauschek in this
city, as her present tour is announced as her
farewell to the American stage" During a
recent engagement in Philadelphia, the
Record said:
During the past week the greatest of liy-
ing tragediennes has been playing an en-
gagement in this city. which has been her.
aided as Janauschek's farewell to the Phila-
delphia stage. 1t is insisted by the great
actresses manager that after this season she
will play no more, yet this will seem almost
| incredible to those who but yesterday wit
messed Janauschek's superb acting Tragic
| actresses are not to be had upon call-least
| of ALL those who, like Janauschek, join to
| magnificent natural gifts the serene poise,
| technical quality and absolute mastery OF
| expression that follow only upon long and
| varied experience. Unless physically unable
| to act an artist so richly endowed should
| not leave the stage until the sacred fire OF
| inspiration shall begin to burn duh and low.
| And Nine. Janauschek has never manifested
| a fuller and more complete grasp of the re-
| sources of her art than during her engage
ment at the Opera House last week.
NOTES.
John L. Stoddard's lecture on Lord
| Byron will crowd City Hall Friday night.
| Get tickets at Stockbridge's
"My Aunt Bridget" was played for the
last time at Portland Theatre last night.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1887-12-01

This afternoon and evening the ladies of
the West Congregational church will hold a
sale of useful and fancy articles at Y. M. G.
A. Ball. Admission will be free. There
will be capital supper served from 5 to
p. M. and horse cars will run to Congress
street station at the close of the fair.
Today at Reception Hall, the ladies of st.
Luke's Guild, offer Christmas sale of pref
ty things. Refreshments will be provided
and there will be a musical entertainment
and recitations this evening.
Thatcher Relief Corps will hold fair and
provide supper at Thatcher Post Hall to-
morrow evening. There will be placed on
sale large variety of useful and fancy arti-
cles Admission will be free
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1887-12-01
Hackmen's Ball.

The second annual ball of the Portlano
Hackmen's Association was given at the
City Hall last evening. Chandler furnished
the music, and the Atkinson House Furnish
ing Company presented the association with
very neat and we'll arranged dance orders.
Mr.. James Hollywood was the gentleman
vino managed things SO nicely on the foo
and the following were his aids l.. w
Dolly, P. McKeown, ]. j. Callahan, 5. H.
Seely, e. Ross, o. W. Hanson, M. Fl. Saw
yer, G. II. Tarbox, and d. p. Feeney. a
most delightful order of dances was pre-
pared, and the floor was filed with gay
dancers until late hour.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1887-12-01
PERSONAL.

DR.. Grandall delivered lecture on "Tem-
perance Instruction in the Schools" at
Manchester, N. H., Sunday.
Charles j. Deering, a pioneer of 40, form
erly of Denmark, Me-, died at Oakland,
Cal, Nov. 18th.
Conductor John A. Mace has charge of
Conductor f. A. McIntire's train during the
illness Of the latter in Bangor.
There are two candidates for the position
of reporter of the decisions of the Maine
Court, now so ably filled by Col. Spaulding.
They are Leslie Cornish, ESQ.,, of Augusta,
and True p. Pierce, Esq, of Rockland.
A very pleasant company of friends met
at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Latham, at
Long Island, November 2lst, to witness the
marriage of their son, William W. Latham,
to Miss Victoria c. Griffin. Rev. j. S. Cole
of East LiveImore was the officiating cler-
gyman.
f. l.. Small, the pitcher, is still at Orono
waiting for the commencement of the winter
term of high school which he is to keep in
an Eastern Maine town. Small has received
an offer to sign with the Portlands for next
season again but has given them no answer
1t is quite likely, however, that he will play
here.
Mrs Helen NJ. Young, Miss Eta d. Rice
of Portland, and Mrs. Ferguson, Boston
lady, very finished contralto, are, with an
add itional soprano not yet determined, to
form ladies' quartette. Mrs. Young, Miss
Rice and Mrs Ferguson have sung in trio
tog ether in Portland on one or two recent
ccasions to the great satisfaction of their
audiences.
Mr.. Chamterlin is to retire from the firm
of Caamberln & Homsted after January
list. He will move to Bethel and engage in
business there His home on Emery street
is accordingly for sale. Mr.. Chamberlin has
for many years been well known among the
business men of this city. He has been con-
| nected with the retail dry goods business fol
twenty-four years and through all that time
has held the respect and esteem of all who
have had dealings with him.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1887-12-01
MARRIAGES..

In this city, Nov 20, by Rev. f. T. Bayley Fred
erick Lewis Storer. of West Plains, Kanzas and
Miss Geneva Alice Smith of Portland.
In Bath, Nov. %, Frank U. Webster and Miss
Nellie M. Reed.
In Topsham. Nov. a. Albert M. Graves and
Mary TarbOx.
In Boothbay, Nov. IS, Isaac I. Andrews and
Ehie N. Farnham.
In Farmingdale, Nov. "a, Chas. E. Peacock OF
Gardiner and Miss Annie Bell McCausiand OF
Farmingdale.
In Bethel. Nov. 10. James Mayconnell and Miss
Nancy A. Kimball.
In Hallowell, Nov. 16, VIII Fl. Lowell OF Ban
gor and Miss Clara l.. Bodweil of Hallowell.
In Edgecomb. Nov. 8. VIM. p Weymouth Of
Boothbay and Nellie j. Taylor of Wiscasset.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1887-12-01
Pleasant Event.

The letter carriers were given social re-
ception last evening by Mr.. George A.
Ulmer, carrier No. IA, at his residence.
After supper, Chief Jellison, in behalf of
the company, presented Mr.. Ulmer with a
Rogers group, entitled "Courtship in Sleepy
Hollow" which was happily responded TO.
The evening was then enjoyed until late
hour with music and entertainment.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1887-12-01
What an, Ito mop

The symptoms of Biliousness are unhappily but
too well known. They differ in different ndyid-
uals TO some extent A Bilious man is seldom
breakfast eater. Too frequently, alas he has an
excellent appetite for liquids but none for solids of
amoming. His tongue will hardly bear inspection
at any time; if it is not white and furred, it is
The digestive system is wholly out of order and
Diarrhea or Constipation may be a symptom or
the two may alternate. There are often Hemor-
rhoids or even loss of blood. There may be giddi-
ness and often headache and acdty or fiatulence
and tenderness in the pit of the stomach. To cor
rect all this if not effect cure try GREEN'S August
FloaUor it costs but trife and thousands attest
its efficacy. noy1dlycT
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1887-12-01
InconotIve Elremen

Thursday, December 22nd, is the day APP
pointed for a grand assembly of the Broth
erhood of Locomotive Firemen at Mechan-
les Hall. The arrangements have been such
that most enjoyable occasion is assured
The entertainment will be in the evening
and it is hoped that all members OF the
Brotherhood will be present.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1887-12-01
Real Estate transfers.

The following transfers of real estate in
this county have been recorded at the Regis
try of Deeds:
Portland-H. M. Fessenden to G. Floyd ct al.
S37b.
a. Deering to C. A. Higgins, 81 and other con
SideratiOns
Peaks Island-G. E.. Trefethen to r. f. Skill
lings ct al. as trustees of Beacon Commandery
No. 273 United Order of the Golden Cross, S75
Cape CHARACTERIZATION G. Gardner TO G. w
SkIllings, 81 and other considerations
Mary +. Pettengill to Mary A Landy, 5000.
Westbrook-S. Z. Knight ct al. to Sarah G
Dyer ct al, 81 and other consideration.
Baldwin-James Rowell TO A. ID. Small SAFE.
Brunswick-Elizabeth d. Davis TO Q. W. Merri
man, 81 200.
Bridgton-I. f. Mayo to r. F. Chase, 1915.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1887-12-01
jail Workshop.

The Portland Heel Company, new corpo-
ration, of which J. f. Horne is manager,
have leased the Jail workshop for the COM
ing year, beginning Dec. 1st. This company
pays to the County Commissioners for the
occupancy of the workshop and the use OF
the labor of the prisoners $500. Messrs.
Drew and Whitney, who have been hereto
fore connected with the jail workshop will
retire therefrom. Sheriff Webb has appoint
ed Mr.. Thomas Pennell as overseer, or disci-
plinarian, of the workshop. The contract
was drawn and the lease signed yesterday
"wednesday,